The Chef at the Water's Edge: A Hannah Starvling Twilight Cozy Murder Mystery Novel (Book 1) by Kee Patterbee

Hannah Starvling is a former FBI agent turned Chef Culinary Consultant along with her friends Buster and Cate Jordon attend a cooking festival honoring the town’s famous Chef, Julia Karas, who died a year prior in a terrible accident.

Hannah has always been curious by nature and cannot resist any opportunities to solve mysteries when presented to her.

So when the Jordon’s long time friend, Louie invites Hannah to join the festival and stay at his house to investigate the death of Mrs. Karas, she couldn’t turn it down. It did not take long for Hannah to realize that something was not right.

Working her way through the twists and turns of a public life gone tragically wrong her investigation her investigation is complicated by a man that stirs her emotions and perhaps clouds her judgment.

Now she must find the answers to two questions:

1. What really happened to Julia Karas?
2. And more importantly, why was the Chef at the water’s edge.

A book for food & mystery lovers ~Helen C. Paige


A thoroughly engaging cozy mystery...Run - don't walk - to Amazon and get this book. ~Robert C. Brown

*****

About the Author

Kee Patterbee (KeePatterbee.com) spent the early years of her life working at the hardest career in the world. She was a mother. Then she embarked on a second career as a grandmother. Along the way, she dabbled in writing, most often in short stories. In 2013, Kee decided to do something she had always dreamed of doing. She began work on her first novel. That book is The Chef at the Water's Edge. Here, she created the character of Hannah Starvling. Her protagonist is a former FBI turned culinary consultant, now semi-amateur sleuth.

Since that time she's written three more Hannah novels and one novella as part of the ongoing Twilight Mystery Series. Plans are in the work for many more.

Kee grew up in a small southern town. It was there that her love of slow paced communities, their residents, and the dark underbelly they often hide was born. When she was a little girl, she loved reading old world myths. Her favorite was the Roman god Janus, the two-faced god of beginnings and transitions. Her fascination lay with his association with gates, doors, passages, endings and time, and the future and to the past. Kee remembers riding her bike through her neighborhood, contemplating the Janus story. She then applied it to her town. She often wondered what went on behind the gates leading to facade of the many little wood frame houses. What did the townsfolk do behind those closed doors when no one was looking? Thus, most of her stories and adventures are set in or around the sleepy riverside town of Twilight. The town is a Norman Rockwell picturesque by day. By night, it is illuminated by shadows.

Kee is southern through and through. She married a man of similar origins. He shares her fascination with the unseen, both real and imagined. They now live in Georgia where they lead a quiet existence of writing and enjoying life in general. One of the things they love is seeking out and visiting 'roadside' attractions. Those places that offer a look into the more unusual aspects of America. They also are in search of the perfect chicken wing and chili cheese dog. In the summer they exist between writing and these adventures.

Kee and her husband Joe, are great lovers of animals. They share their house with two Yorkies, Zippy and Doodles, and a tuxedo cat named CTO, which stands for Chinese Take Out.

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Between the Shades of Light and Dark, by Kathleen Lopez

"Between the Shades of Light and Dark" is a murder mystery set in a forgotten little Arizona town called Columbus Cove. This town has the quaint feeling of seclusion from not only the outside world but, practically, from time itself. On the outskirts of the town resides the Texas-born tyrant, Steven Harrigan, a ruthless, take-no-prisoners opportunist. He is a total contrast to his surroundings of this sleepy little Cove and the only true source of irritation of its inhabitants. This tight-knit community has enjoyed being safeguarded from the harshness of the world, until suspicion and doubt creep into the minds of the community as the unthinkable rocks this little town--one of their own is accused of murder. Despite its sanctuary, it would seem there are more secrets that lie beneath the unpaved roads of Columbus Cove."

About the Author
Between the Shades of Light and Dark marks the first book publication for Kathleen Lopez. She started writing early on at age fourteen as a junior high school journalist, a career she continued throughout college. While professionally she has turned from the world of journalism to the corporate world of project management, she has always continued with her passion for writing short stories and poetry. Suspenseful thrillers, mysteries, and stories that take the reader along for the journey have always been among her favorites to read as well as write.

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Murder In The First (O'Malley Mysteries), by Karl Jones

A murder mystery with more twists and turns than Hampton Court Maze

A young girl, murdered in the grounds of a private sanatorium catering to those with emotional and addiction problems.

For newly promoted Detective Inspector Patrick Augustine O'Malley it is the worst possible case to be placed in charge of.

The director of the hospital is well connected and wants a quick result that won't embarass either him, his patients, or his hospital; everyone he interviews has means, motive, or opportunity; his new partner is a woeful Welshman who delights in delivering depressing quotations, and his ma, that master manipulater, wants him to help his hapless cousin, Jailhouse Jack.

Can O'Malley figure out who the murderer is, or will his investigative efforts see him demoted before he can fully recover from celebrating his promotion?

About the Author

Although he's travelled the world, and seen much of life, Jones prefers to be sat in the quiet of his home with his laptop, writing.

His fictions are set in places which mirror his homeland, and much of his inspiration is drawn from his surroundings. Karl draws on his teen years in Bournemouth, with its quiet village-like suburbs, and bustling town centre, and he uses these settings to bring his books to life.

His thrillers stem from the darkest depths of his mind, however, his tales of space stretch further than your imagination can take you, and you find yourself spiralling out of control into the imaginary universes he creates as you turn the pages faster than warp-speed in order to delve further into his story.

With a bibliography which spans many genres, including amongst them thrillers and romances as well as tales of the paranormal, you're never going to be short on choice for reading material, because never sleeping, Karl writes from dusk 'til dawn, and occasionally even through 'til morn' to bring his eager readers the latest instalments from his sought-after, bestselling stories.

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Jules Poiret in The Murder in Torquay (A Jules Poiret Mystery), by Frank Howell Evans

Jules Poiret, a famous detective is asked by a Baronet to help exonerate his friend, who is accused of murdering her employer. Together with Captain Haven, Jules Poiret descends on Torquay to use his world class intellect to resolve the case.

According to Wikipedia, Jules Poiret was inspired by Sherlock Holmes and in turn inspired Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. Created in 1909 by writer Frank Howel Evans, Jules Poiret is one of the grandfathers of the British detective genre.

BBC researcher Margaret Osoba has, in the year that Sophie Hannah writes the first new Hercule Poirot book in 39 years, come up with the theory that Agatha Christie stole her famous character from the turn of the century thriller writer, Frank Howel Evans. In 1909 when Agatha was 19 and had already begun to write, Evans published a story about a heavyset detective named Jules Poiret with much of Hercule Poirot's mannerisms and speech patterns.

Researcher Margaret Osoba argues that Agatha Christie got her idea for Hercule Poirot from Frank Howel Evans' Jules Poiret stories (New Magazine, 1909-10) and the title for her play "Mouse Trap" from his book "Murder Trap".

Margaret Osoba gives a full listing of Frank Howel Evans’ writings in her articles, “The Strange Case of Monsieur Poiret,” in the June 2000 edition of the Book and Magazine Collector (No. 195, pages 27 to 31) and in her earlier biography of Frank Howel Evans in the April 1993 edition of Country Quest (Vol. 33:No. 11, pp. 28-29: “Old Pawray-the roots of a detective”).

Frank Howel Evans' books, mostly crime fiction, were written between 1917 and 1930. His A Girl Alone (1917) and The Murder Club (1924) both had American editions as had his play, “The Wrong Side of the Road.”

Frank Howel Evans' contributions to magazines came in Union Jack (1906-08: Sexton Blake stories), in Penny Popular (1913) and in Champion (1923-24). Under the nom-de-plume of "Crutchley Payne" he contributed to Chumand.

He also wrote a number of stories for the stage. These reflected his acting experience.

The 1906 Christmas Double number of Answers summed up his career: Frank Howel Evans is one of Answers' most valued contributors. A large proportion of the humorous illustrated articles, which are so popular a feature of the journal, are from his pen. His first profession was the stage, but after many and varied experiences, he turned to journalism in which calling after the usual early struggle for recognition he has met with much success and may be considered one of the leading humorists of the day.

Jules Poiret in The Murder in Torquay
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Jules Poiret in The Murder of Lady Malvern (A Jules Poiret Mystery), by Frank Howell Evans

Famous detective Jules Poiret and his friend Captain Haven are invited to the birthday party of Lady Malvern. Poiret's joy of seeing his old friend again is short lived when Lady Malvern is murdered. Poiret takes this murder to heart and vows revenge.

According to Wikipedia, Jules Poiret was inspired by Sherlock Holmes and in turn inspired Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. Created in 1909 by writer Frank Howel Evans, Jules Poiret is one of the grandfathers of the British detective genre.

BBC researcher Margaret Osoba has, in the year that Sophie Hannah writes the first new Hercule Poirot book in 39 years, come up with the theory that Agatha Christie stole her famous character from the turn of the century thriller writer, Frank Howel Evans. In 1909 when Agatha was 19 and had already begun to write, Evans published a story about a heavyset detective named Jules Poiret with much of Hercule Poirot's mannerisms and speech patterns.

Researcher Margaret Osoba argues that Agatha Christie got her idea for Hercule Poirot from Frank Howel Evans' Jules Poiret stories (New Magazine, 1909-10) and the title for her play "Mouse Trap" from his book "Murder Trap".

Margaret Osoba gives a full listing of Frank Howel Evans’ writings in her articles, “The Strange Case of Monsieur Poiret,” in the June 2000 edition of the Book and Magazine Collector (No. 195, pages 27 to 31) and in her earlier biography of Frank Howel Evans in the April 1993 edition of Country Quest (Vol. 33:No. 11, pp. 28-29: “Old Pawray-the roots of a detective”).

Frank Howel Evans' books, mostly crime fiction, were written between 1917 and 1930. His A Girl Alone (1917) and The Murder Club (1924) both had American editions as had his play, “The Wrong Side of the Road.”

Frank Howel Evans' contributions to magazines came in Union Jack (1906-08: Sexton Blake stories), in Penny Popular (1913) and in Champion (1923-24). Under the nom-de-plume of "Crutchley Payne" he contributed to Chumand.

He also wrote a number of stories for the stage. These reflected his acting experience.

The 1906 Christmas Double number of Answers summed up his career: Frank Howel Evans is one of Answers' most valued contributors. A large proportion of the humorous illustrated articles, which are so popular a feature of the journal, are from his pen. His first profession was the stage, but after many and varied experiences, he turned to journalism in which calling after the usual early struggle for recognition he has met with much success and may be considered one of the leading humorists of the day.

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HIDDEN DOORS, SECRET ROOMS, by Jamie Eubanks

HIDDEN DOORS, SECRET ROOMS - a paranormal suspense novel.

"Superbly crafted and flawlessly executed, Eubanks doles out both plot and back-story in small doses, expertly keeping readers turning page after page...This is a phenomenal first novel; an excellent read for anyone who loves mystery, and would-be writers who want to learn exactly how it's done." - KIRKUS REVIEWS

Jillian Braedon possesses a secret so explosive that she must be silenced. On the run with her five-year-old daughter, stranded in the middle of a blizzard and critically injured, Jill sends little Valerie off into the raging storm alone. The child stumbles onto the property of retired musician-turned-recluse, John Mills, begging for help. John soon finds himself caught up in their torment, and face-to-face with the pursuing covert agents, who will do anything to destroy the secret, and silence everyone involved.

About the Author

"When I was a child, the family would go on these long cross-country drives. And believe me when I say it can get very boring, in a maddening kind of way, for a young child to share the backseat of a car with two other children for 8 hours or more, every day, for a couple of weeks. To keep the boredom away, as we drove down the road, I'd stare out through the car window and pick out a house. As I continued to stare at the passing scenery, I'd make up scenarios in my head, invent an entire family to reside in that house, and let my imagination conjure up personalities, conflicts, giving the characters not only a present, but a history, and try to picture what they did with their days, how they lived their lives.

"Writing, to me, is a natural progression of those childhood daydreams that kept me sane on those long trips across country."

When not working was a writer or licensed private investigator, Jamie can usually be found at the Red Dragon Karate studio in Azusa, CA, and at www.Facebook.com/JAEubanks1.

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The Former World (A Little Forest Paranormal Mystery), by Jessica Grace Coleman

The Former World: Book One in the Little Forest paranormal mystery series.

“Little Forest is the only place I've ever lived, and it's the place where I'm going to die. Tonight.” These are the words of Beth Powers, long-time resident of Little Forest. On the surface, she’s just an ordinary English girl in a typical English village, but appearances can be deceiving… extremely deceiving.

There’s something lurking beneath the picturesque façade of the English village of Little Forest, something dark and disconcerting, something which the vast majority of the residents are refusing to see…

Fed up with living in the tiny, gossip-fuelled village, twenty-one year old Beth resolves to escape to London with her best friend, Veronica Summers. That is, until something throws a spanner in the works. A rather large spanner. A dead body, to be exact. A dead body found early one morning in the spooky surroundings of the Great Specton Woods.

The apparently accidental death of Beth’s work colleague sets off the small community’s well-oiled rumour mill, and Beth soon finds herself in the middle of a bizarre village conspiracy. Potential suspects start appearing in all shapes and sizes – including the handsome new resident, mystery man Connor Maguire, who has conveniently just arrived in Little Forest – and with the police refusing to consider murder, Beth takes it upon herself to investigate. At least it’s a good distraction from the other strange and unusual things that have started happening in her generally boring life; let’s just say that Beth’s work colleague isn’t the only dead person she has to deal with these days. After all, it isn’t always something as innocent as the ghosts of past memories that come to get you…

With the help of rather unlikely ally Will Wolseley, Beth delves into the village’s sinister secrets and, in turn, uncovers a terrifying truth about herself that could change her life forever.

Unfortunately, she might not have much of ‘forever’ left, as when it comes right down to it, it’s not a question of whether or not she’ll decide to leave her childhood home. The question is whether or not Little Forest will let her go.

The Former World is reminiscent of a good old-fashioned English mystery thriller, updated to the twenty-first Century but still relying on the quaint locations of the beautiful English countryside: close-knit villages, local pubs, ancient castles, large, looming forests and magnificent Stately homes. This enchanting rural environment gives Beth the perfect setting to explore the ominous events that threaten to shake up her small village and her life.

“Jessica Grace Coleman is one of the most exciting new writers around. Her stories inspire, entertain and mesmerise. An absolute must-read.” - Adam Croft, English author.

Jessica Grace Coleman brings you the first novel in the paranormal mystery 'Little Forest' series, setting the stage for the follow ups: 'Memento Mori,' 'The Exalted' and 'Carnival Masquerade'. The fifth in the series - The Gloaming - will be released in Spring/Summer 2014.

A fan of mystery books and horror writers, Coleman delves into the world of legends and paranormal activity in this supernatural series, leading her own investigation into the fictional fantasy landscape that permeates readers’ darkest fears. The Little Forest series isn’t just concerned with spirits of the dead or other ghost stories, it’s about how we would react if these terrifying spectres actually did come into our world. How would you react?

About the Author

Jessica Grace Coleman was born in Stafford, England and raised in the nearby village of Little Haywood, a quaint English location that would later be remodelled into Beth Powers' home village in the Little Forest novels.

She studied Film Studies and American Studies at the University of Sussex in Brighton, and attended the University of Colorado at Boulder for a year as part of her course. A big fan of travelling, she has road tripped around North America and backpacked across China, South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

When not writing about ghouls and ghosts, Jessica edits Rock Pulse (www.rockpulse.co.uk), an online UK music zine, and has had the pleasure of interviewing many bands and artists in the past including The Darkness, InMe, Simple Plan, Bowling for Soup, HIM, Sugarcult, Less Than Jake, Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday and Funeral for a Friend.

Jessica has so far self-published four books in the Little Forest series: The Former World, Memento Mori, The Exalted and Carnival Masquerade. She has also released her first short story collection, Grown By The Wicked Moon, featuring 14 weird and wonderful tales. The Gloaming, the fifth installment of the Little Forest series, will be available soon.

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Blood for Blood, by D S Allen

When you lose yourself, you lose everything.

In the midst of the religious and political fermentation of Cromwell’s Interregnum, Daniel Davenport, a Royalist captain imprisoned in Fisherton Anger Gaol since the battle of Worcester, must act quickly after his sister has been accused of witchcraft and murder. Manfred Hugo’s crusade against brother and sister binds together the fate of many in a tragedy of their times.

"Blood For Blood" reflects the struggles of new and old government, true friendship and enmity, great events and the struggles of daily life, the fate of rulers and their subjects, the power and fragility of love and how blind corroding hatred consumes the soul.

*****

About the Author

Born and bred in County Antrim, N. Ireland. I grew up and lived for many years in the beautiful town of Whitehead. It lies nestled on the east coast overlooking Belfast Lough. On a clear day it is possible to see the sunny shores of Scotland.

I am currently a teacher and a writer. My profession has taken me to Scotland and Oman. I am currently living in Germany. I hope my first novel "Blood For Blood" will be the first of many.

I am currently working on my next project, which is a children's book.

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Winter Soon, by David Michael Martin

"This is a book my father wrote. It’s a wonderful read. It carries suspense and mystery along a very good plot and storyline. It’s well thought out, and for only $3.99, very much worth your time." ~Ken Martin, JonRose Publishing

Former English professor David Michael Martin writes his first novel.

Set in the wilderness of Maine

Part one is The Event – May 1973

Three long-time friends, John, Meech and Hoxie, have decided to take a trip for some trout fishing in Maine’s remote Moosehead wilderness.

A confrontation between the three of them and a game warden results in murder.

Part two is The Investigation – May to October 1973

The focus shifts to the town of Greenville impacted by the disappearance of the game warden. He may have run out on his pregnant wife Sarah, but evidence points to the likelihood of foul play.

Part three is The Aftermath – October 1973

John Mason, safe at home in New Jersey, is suffering pangs of conscience over the death of the game warden. He decides to return to Maine to find out what has happened since.

They say that the criminal always returns to the scene of the crime. What will John discover?

The book is titled "Winter Soon" and is available in PDF for immediate download.

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Lady Justice and the Organ Traders, by Robert Thornhill

***Free Kindle Download May 4-8, 2014***

A badly burned body with a fresh incision and a missing kidney leads Walt into the clandestine world of an organ trader ring that has set up shop in Kansas City. Walt is determined to bring to justice the bootleggers, who purchase body parts from the disadvantaged and sell them to people with means, until a relative from Maggie’s past turns up needing a kidney to survive.

Once again, Walt discovers that very little in his world is black and white.

Reviewed by Lee Ashford for Readers' Favorite.

"Lady Justice and the Organ Traders" by Robert Thornhill is not about musical instruments. An organized and sophisticated illegal kidney transplant operation has been active in Kansas City for an unknown period of time.

It came to the attention of our old friend, Walt Williams, when one of his tenants was found dead inside a burned out car. Due to a fortuitously quick response time, the Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire before the body was completely burned up. The Coroner determined that the victim was missing a recently-removed kidney.

Shortly thereafter a body disappeared from the morgue, leading the FBI to get involved in the investigation. Walt and his partner, Ox, are thrust into the forefront of a plan to break up the ring of organ traders, in another exciting, action-packed adventure of the "Lady Justice" series.

"Lady Justice and the Organ Traders" is the latest in a long line of superbly written comedic mysteries. Mr. Thornhill circumspectly addresses the subject of buying and selling body parts, presenting both sides of a practice considered immoral by many. As with so many other topics, the distinction between right and wrong is blurred.

Ride along with Walt Williams as he witnesses firsthand the good, the bad, and the ugly of organ trading. This story will bring a tear to your eye. "Lady Justice and the Organ Traders" is a worthy addition to the "Lady Justice" series. I urge all to read this book, but any book in the series will get you hooked on the escapades of Walt Williams and the City Retiree Action Patrol. What are you waiting for?

About the Author

Award-winning author, Robert Thornhill, began writing at the age of sixty-six and in four short years has penned fifteen novels in the Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, the seven volume Rainbow Road series of chapter books for children, a cookbook and a mini-autobiography.

Lady Justice and the Sting, Lady Justice and Dr. Death, Lady Justice and the Vigilante, Lady Justice and the Candidate, Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders and Lady Justice and the Cruise Ship Murders won the Pinnacle Award for the best new mystery novels of Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012, Fall of 2012, Spring of 2013 and Summer of 2013 from the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs.

Many of Walt's adventures in the Lady Justice series are anecdotal and based on Robert's real life.

Although Robert holds a master's in psychology, he has never taken a course in writing and has never learned to type. All 25 of his published books were typed with one finger and a thumb!

His wit and insight come from his varied occupations, including thirty-three years as a real estate broker. He lives with his wife, Peg, in Independence, Missouri.

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The Murder Of Clarisse Hadley, by Mitch Albright

Times are hard for Inspector Cheshire. His wife has left him, Interview Room 4 has burned to the ground, and his dandruff has worsened. But the worst is yet to come.

On his morning walk, local eccentric Lord Henry Volfat finds the bloodied remains of a local hairdresser in his pig enclosure.

But these are no ordinary pigs.
And Clarisse was no ordinary girl.

Who was the real Clarisse Hadley? And why did she die? Can Inspector Cheshire and PC Porta of Swigglesnorth Police Constabulary uncover the truth?

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Burdened By Guilt, by Michiko Katsu

A suspense filled romantic mystery

Detective Mike Anderson must rely on the insights of sexy English Professor Suzanne Kelly to help him solve the mystery when the dismembered body of a murder victim is found with a note from a classic work of literature. Drained of blood and chopped into pieces the note is his only clue. He is desperate for her direction but she keeps him in suspense when she warns this may not be the last. Although impressed with her knowledge, her resemblance to his murdered wife unnerves him and he steels himself against the potential of an inappropriate and untimely romance.

Confused by the clue’s relevance he struggles to find the killer while saddled with an overly enthusiastic rookie partner, Kevin McKay. Handpicked by the Lieutenant with whom he shares a mutual hatred, Mike wonders where Kevin’s loyalties lie. Add on an Internal Affairs investigation and he doesn't know who to trust.

Compelled to see her again, a second body with a second note gives him the excuse he needs. But after his second visit, someone attacks Suzanne in her office resurrecting the guilt he feels over not saving his wife and the fear he may be responsible for endangering Suzanne. Unable to resist her vulnerabilities he spends a passionate night with her compromising himself and the investigation.

Her attack uncovers a violent past and stolen identity linking her to the two murders. When children discover a third body and a witness places a woman fitting Suzanne’s description at the scene, Mike knows he’s been had. There are no coincidences in a murder investigation and his paranoia grows as Kevin was the one who recommended her.

This close to finding his killer, I.A. stops Mike dead when the mystery of stolen evidence from his previous cases conveniently matches evidence in his triple homicide making him a suspect in his own investigation. Suspended and without support Mike must clear his name and find the person responsible. But when both Kevin and Suzanne mysteriously turn up missing he fears he may have let the two prime murder suspects go free.

About the Author
I started writing stories as soon as I could hold a crayon and though I've matured in both style and content (I hope =) I still love the simplicity of a good story. Life is complicated enough and there's nothing better than disappearing into different worlds and different lives and following along through their adventures.

Although I studied and appreciate the classics (if you haven't read Jane Eyre or East of Eden you must add them to your reading list!) I'm still a sucker for a great mystery. I grew up reading Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and enjoyed the challenge of putting together clues they laid masterfully on each page in what was usually a futile attempt to identify the killer. They were studies of people and how they interacted with each other and their environment under harsh circumstances. Many failed miserably, as so often happens, while other rose to the occasion surprising everyone including themselves.

I also loved historical romances and consumed them like Lay's potato chips. I could never read just one! A few years back I donated over a hundred mass market romance novels I finished, in many instances, in one sitting. What can I say, I'm a woman who loves the idealized story of getting swept off her feet by the strong and hansom man of her dreams who would kill or die just to have her. Real or not what woman doesn't like that?!

Each of my books is an homage to character driven mysteries where people are tested through difficult circumstances focused on a single or multiple murders. I love to push the boundaries of friendship and family dynamics by always asking the question: what if? Add on a layer of romance and raunchy, on occasion, sexual encounters and I write what I ultimately want to read. The austerity of the desert landscape in Phoenix, Arizona is the perfect backdrop for each story as it can be as unforgiving and inspiring as the characters in my books.

I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them!

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Music City, by Leona Bryant

Homeless, mistreated and tired of making up the difference for her alcoholic mother, a fifteen year old girl from the foothills of North Carolina leaves home with no destination in mind—she just wants to get away from the crushing burden of abuse and unwanted responsibility.

Thanks to the kindness of a stranger, she finds herself in Nashville, Tennessee with a place to live and a job at a local café. In Nashville she feels safe and content for the first time in her life. She develops a sense of belonging at the café, and her co-workers and customers become the family she never had. Trent Shepard is one of the regulars at the café and he is fascinated by this young girl, never suspecting that one day she will change his life completely—both as a music mogul and as a man.

Twenty-five years later, two young detectives arrive in Nashville for much the same reason— to escape a repressive past, and start a new future. Little do they know when they open their doors for business that one of their first clients will be the reigning Queen of Nashville, one of Nashville's long standing mega stars who places her past in their hands, and trusts them to keep her secrets.

Official Book Video Trailer

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The Search of Voice Actors Pays Off: “Memories of Holly Woode” Now in Audio

You’d rather listen to books? Author Richard Wickliffe’s newest novel “Memories of Holly Woode” has now been released as an audio book. According to book’s early reviews, readers have compared the story to the humorous-historical flashback style of “Forrest Gump.”

When Richard pursued the project as an audio book, he had to audition prospective voice actors to perform the novel’s many characters (ranging in age from 16 to 90.) “It was an easy choice,” says Wickliffe, “Voice actor Joseph B. Kearns really impressed me. He perfectly captured ‘John,’ my story’s silver-haired charming hero.”

Joseph Kearns, a northern California resident, has been in the voice business for twenty five years. Kearns likewise raves about performing the book, “Anyone who has ever dreamt of love that's never ending will cherish this book. Rich conclusively reveals his insights about what life is really all about.” “Memories of Holly Woode” can be found in audio format on iTunes and Amazon. Would you prefer a crime thriller set in the islands? “Tropical Windfall” has also just been released in audio format. Paper and e-books can be found on Amazon.

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The Carpenter, by Max Myllan

 (The Blue Collar Assassin Series)

When Eric James Donovan, a carpenter by trade and former black ops squad leader, distraught from the ravages of the Great Recession, is offered a Faustian bargain, he discovers “anyone will do anything if they are tempted enough or desperate enough.” Eric accepts the deal from a dark figure calling himself a mediator and plans an assassination of a powerful real estate scammer and billionaire. Eric has never failed in any of his missions for his country. His weapon of choice is a powerful neurotoxin, TTX. Eric violates his principles and risks everything to carry out the assignment. After an introduction to a seductive criminal defense attorney involved in bi sexual encounters, murder for profit and underworld clientele, Eric has moments of despair and seeks out counseling by the family priest. Father Tom, a retread with a surreptitious past, knows Eric better than his own father and guides Eric in a disturbing manner for a Father Confessor. Everything falls into place for Eric to have the opportunity to complete his project. As you learn about Eric and his plight from dealing with death to financial ruin, you sense righteousness. He reluctantly exchanges his convictions for new pleasures. When informed by the mediator, “Nothing is ever as it seems, nor is it otherwise” we are exposed to the twists, turns and unexpected connections of all of the characters in this dark and edgy tale. This is the first book in The Blue Collar Assassin Series.

About the Author

Max Myllan is an entrepreneur, former race car driver, options trader, financial writer, former mediator/arbiter, agent provocateur and founder of OptionMastermind.com.

He currently lives in Florida.

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Bitter Sweet: A Controversial Crime Thriller, by Mason N. Forbes

Harrowing, deeply moving, "Bitter Sweet" is a gripping revelation of human trafficking, escorts and police corruption

Nina’s double-life as a university student and an escort falls apart when she is drawn into a web of violence, human trafficking and police corruption. When Nina rescues three girls from the clutches of a vicious trafficker a city-wide pursuit ensues, one in which Nina must outwit not only the police, but also the trafficker and a fate far worse than prosecution.

Can Nina avoid capture by the trafficker and a life of sexual slavery? Or will she in desperation contact the police? And can she avoid her worst nightmare – exposure as an escort?

In his heart-pounding début novel Mason Forbes takes the reader on a roller-coaster through the escort business, human trafficking and corruption from the city streets all the way up to the Crown Prosecution Service.

“A chilling story of the horrors sex trafficking featuring a gritty heroine. A gripping dark thriller.” ~Look4books.co.uk

“A well crafted critique of UK law enforcement system from an escort’s POV.” ~The News Letter.

"Forbes has succeeded in conveying the realities of prostitution, to cut through the superficial veneer which has effectively glamourised the subject of escorting in recent years, through the popular 'escort expose' novels and memoirs like Belle de Jour. His brutal portrayal of the victimisation of women in the sex industry is more akin to Steig Larsson's epic novels, and he was astonished by just how different the media's representations of the lives of sex workers are to the nuanced reality."~The Belfast Telegraph.

About the Author

Mason Forbes is a Crime Fiction writer. A life-long passion to understand the psychology of human motivations is evident in his writing and he draws heavily on the moral dilemmas present in the individual and society.

He was born and grew up in the United Kingdom and is of Anglo-German-Irish heritage. After university, he worked in industry for a number of years before moving to live in Germany where he successfully ran his own business. He has since returned to the UK, dedicating his time to writing and has written two stand-alone thrillers:"The Strontian Factor" and "Bitter Sweet."

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Gateway: A Story About Chaotic Harmony, by Joel Erlichson

Gateway is a story that reflects the modern generation drug war against kids as they are growing up. This is a story about friendship, love, addiction, self destruction, and the search for salvation. Gateway is unique in the way it follows Kellen in a first-person narrative in part one and second- person through part two of the novel. When part one of the book comes to a close, the intensity of the story in the final moments perfectly transitions into a second-person narrative, moving the reader into the eyes of Kellen.

Kellen was a young boy when his mother died in a fatal car accident, her death devastated his family. When Kellen's mother died she was having an affair with a married man who miraculously survived the accident. Kellen and his brother are raised by their father; he raises them the best he can through his constant loneliness and depression. As a young teen Kellen is sent away to military school and is forced to grow up fast. He learns to fend for himself, trusting no one but a few select friends to confide in. The story takes place in Kellen's hometown of St. Louis; the Gateway City. The towering beauty of the Gateway Arch, and what it represents, is offset by the secretive underworld in which Kellen operates. In the shadows, and behind closed doors, perceptions change quickly and danger is ever present. Some of Kellen's friends make it out alive, others are not as fortunate. Follow Kellen as he battles the demons of his past, awakens the demons of his present, and later battles himself and his surroundings in an attempt to rise from the ashes and find salvation.

About the Author
Throughout my life I've had a passion for writing stories. Writing stories from my imagination and letting my words flow through my hand on a blank sheet of paper let me create my own worlds. In 2007 I attended a fiction class at the University of Missouri. Most of the people in my class were only worried about their grades and weren't passionate about writing. My teacher quickly saw that I stood out from the class after reading a story I wrote called 'Chemicals', the story of a lost boy in a lost generation. The fiction teacher helped me pursue my talent and arranged for me to take a couple honors classes at the Pierre Laclede Honors College at UMSL. The classes I took in the honors school pushed me to create new stories each week, and also gave me the chance to read other students stories and critique their work. I loved having my writings critiqued each week; it helped me grow as a writer. There was always this calling in my heart to show my stories I created to the world. The concept of writing a book seemed impossible; I was always unmotivated by the negativity around me. When I'd tell people I was writing a book they didn't take me seriously or they figured it'd never amount to anything. I loved writing stories and creating new worlds; it was my escape from my day to day life. Even with the world around me telling me the book would go nowhere; I continued my journey and finished Gateway. Everyone has a dream of where they want their life to take them; my dream is to become a successful author.

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The Truth which was Kept from Us: Mysteries of the Past, by Klaus E. Berger

Synopsis
I maintain that 90% of Jesus' teachings have been kept secret. Most of his teachings are to be found in this book, which goes on to tell of wisdom, truth, beauty and ancient mysteries in the context of world religions and folk tales about extraterrestrial visits to earth.
The one and only truth, which is the doctrine of love, will be conveyed in a down-to-earth, non-religious style. You will be able to read many hidden writings containing Jesus' teachings, including the ancient gospel. The ancient gospel is the principal gospel, the complete and original gospel, containing far more than the four gospels of the Bible.

The whole of the so-called Christian world is founded on a bigoted and distorted version of all that was originally wondrous and genuine. It is shocking that this could have happened. What do people today know of the laws of love? The teachings of reincarnation? Genuine and profound wisdom? This is no small and trivial matter that the churches are withholding - but the most essential and major part of the original teachings! The churches have suppressed the ancient gospel, as well as a wealth of other writings. The discovery of this original ancient gospel, 107 years ago, should have caused a sensation, the like of which the world has never seen before. But the churches have done nothing whatsoever! In fact, they have concealed the very spirit itself. It is these things, first and foremost; the spirit and the light of love, with which my book deals.

Many people will be both delighted and dismayed when they discover the scope and nature of the treasures of divine wisdom which have been kept from them.

What was once the unimpeachable doctrine of love, has been transformed, the world over, into religious ceremony and superstition.

Praise for "The Truth which was Kept from Us: Mysteries of the Past"
5 Stars - "The Truth which was Kept from Us" contains information that can be so shocking to many people—myself included. I mean, imagine if the majority of Jesus Christ’s teachings—which didn’t reach the great masses of people through generations—were actually made public right at the get-go, we could have spared ourselves a lot of bloodshed throughout history. ~Amazon Reviewer

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Something That Never Happens, by Arthur Black

Against the background of a rapidly changing metropolitan city, the return of a wounded soldier affects the lives of his family, his closest friends, and even strangers. The drama of his struggle to rebuild his life captures the heartbeat of a city bustling with intriguing characters from tenement-dwellers, to street singers and newspaper reporters to world-famous celebrities. How they cope with the social, political and personal challenges they face makes this engrossing story a true page-turner.



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At Their Own Game, by Frank Zafiro

Jake Stankovic has been flying below the radar for years, dealing safely in stolen property crime with his two-man crew. But times are tough, so he decides to step up to the big money with a drug deal. Everything that can go wrong, does. The deal goes bad, a vengeful detective sets his sights on Jake, one of his crew might be a turncoat, and a woman from a long past affair suddenly reappears. All of this would be complicated enough on it's own, but for Jake, it's even worse.

The woman is the detective's ex-wife.

And Jake Stankovic used to be a cop.

Now Jake must face new problems and old vendettas in an all-in proposition with lives on the line. He has to find a way to get his money back, keep the girl, and beat everyone involved...At Their Own Game.

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Website: http://www.frankzafiro.com/novels/at-their-own-game/

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Frank_Zafiro

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